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Seafood Stew
February 24, 2010 – 7:50 am | No Comment
Seafood Stew

A quick and easy stew of shrimp, cod, tomatoes and veggies.

Roasted Winter Roots Mediterranean Style
February 22, 2010 – 5:32 pm | No Comment
Roasted Winter Roots Mediterranean Style

Roasted onions, leeks, garlic, carrots, red potatoes, celery root, and turnips seasoned with lemon juice and chili pepper

Roasted Beets with Dijon and Feta
February 20, 2010 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
Roasted Beets with Dijon and Feta

The earthiness of roasted beets and the tang of dijon and feta is a warm winter combination.

Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
February 20, 2010 – 8:35 am | No Comment
Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Balsamic vinegar, garlic, raisins and pine nuts turn
simple Swiss chard into a tasty side dish.

Winter Minestrone
February 19, 2010 – 2:13 pm | No Comment
Winter Minestrone

Winter Minestrone – Got some vegetables to clear out
of the fridge? Use them to make this delicious, hearty meal-in-a-bowl soup.

Creamy Caramel Apple Shortcakes
February 19, 2010 – 2:10 pm | No Comment
Creamy Caramel Apple Shortcakes

Luscious apple shortcakes with homemade new fangled caramel.

Cannellini Bean Stew
February 18, 2010 – 6:45 pm | No Comment
Cannellini Bean Stew

Crockpot Recipe for Sausage, Peppers, and Cannellini Bean Stew

Beef Pastitsada
February 18, 2010 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
Beef Pastitsada

Beef Pastitsada – If you have a glut of tomatoes,
this is an ideal way to use them.

Rosemary Roasted Beets
February 10, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Rosemary Roasted Beets

Rosemary Roasted Beets

Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa
February 9, 2010 – 4:30 pm | No Comment
Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa, Vegan and Gluten Free

Sausage & Potato Soup
February 8, 2010 – 8:42 am | No Comment
Sausage & Potato Soup

A satisfying soup made with Italian Sausage and Russet potatoes.

Beef & Orange Stew
February 7, 2010 – 4:40 pm | No Comment
Beef & Orange Stew

Beef & Orange Stew

Mini pork pot pies
February 7, 2010 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Mini pork pot pies

Mini pork pot pies with a Spanish twist, tapa-sized,
perfect for a winter day brunch, or get cozy and enjoy one
by the fire. The delicious recipe can be found at The Winter Guest.

Pumpkin gnocchi w/fried sage & spinach pesto
February 6, 2010 – 2:23 pm | No Comment
Pumpkin gnocchi w/fried sage & spinach pesto

A dish totally inspired by Charcoal lane that we
visited recently. Simple gnocchi that is flavoured with sage and pesto

Veggie Pot Pie
February 4, 2010 – 10:42 am | No Comment
Veggie Pot Pie

Vegetarian comfort food- veggie pot pie

Butternut Squash Galette
February 4, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Butternut Squash Galette

Roasted butternut squash, leeks and goat cheese
baked in a rustic galette.

White Bean & Butternut Squash Soup
February 4, 2010 – 9:41 am | No Comment
White Bean & Butternut Squash Soup

A warm, satisfying meal for snowy winter days…all
from my new favorite cookbook.

Chicken and Dumplings
January 29, 2010 – 2:20 pm | No Comment
Chicken and Dumplings

How to make a comforting chicken soup topped with delicious, fluffy dumplings.

Curried Carrot and Split Pea Soup
January 21, 2010 – 2:14 pm | No Comment
Curried Carrot and Split Pea Soup

Curried Carrot and Split Pea Soup – Winter is not
going away any time soon. Make yourself comfortable with a hot cup of soup.

Chicharos Con Chorizo
January 18, 2010 – 2:39 pm | No Comment
Chicharos Con Chorizo

A stew of white beans and chorizo sausage. So simple, So Spain!

Southwestern Beef Stew
January 16, 2010 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
Southwestern Beef Stew

Southwestern Beef Stew

Hot Whiskey
January 16, 2010 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Hot Whiskey

Hot whiskey – it’ll warm you up from the inside out…

Butternut squash and chorizo soup
January 12, 2010 – 12:17 pm | No Comment
Butternut squash and chorizo soup

Having a cold winter? Warm up with this delicious
butternut squash and chorizo soup.

Curried Wild Rice & Chicken Chowder
January 11, 2010 – 11:23 am | No Comment
Curried Wild Rice & Chicken Chowder

Curried Wild Rice & Chicken Chowder

Mushroom Stew and New Beginings
January 11, 2010 – 11:21 am | No Comment
Mushroom Stew and New Beginings

Mushroom Stew and New Beginings

Cream of chestnut soup
January 10, 2010 – 11:56 am | No Comment
Cream of chestnut soup

Cream of chestnut soup, with crisped pancetta and fresh thyme

White Chili
January 10, 2010 – 11:53 am | No Comment
White Chili

White Chili – the perfect winter warm up

Cannellini Bean Soup
January 9, 2010 – 6:15 pm | No Comment
Cannellini Bean Soup

Cannellini Bean Soup with Wilted Winter Greens

Chicken Stew For the Soul
January 9, 2010 – 8:11 am | No Comment
Chicken Stew For the Soul

Chicken Stew For the Soul

Beef, Chestnut and Red Wine Stew
January 8, 2010 – 11:06 am | No Comment
Beef, Chestnut and Red Wine Stew

Beef, Chestnut and Red Wine Stew – Whether it’s an
icy, cold winter’s day or you simply need comfort, this beef stew will do the trick.

Guinness Stew
January 8, 2010 – 9:57 am | No Comment
Guinness Stew

Bring a piece of Ireland into your kitchen with
Guinness beef or tempeh stew

Battle of the Pumpkin Gnocchi
January 8, 2010 – 9:53 am | No Comment
Battle of the Pumpkin Gnocchi

Brown Butter Sage Sauce vs. Spinach Pesto Sauce vs.
Smokey Spicy Marinara Sauce!

Chicken & Barley Soup
January 7, 2010 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Chicken & Barley Soup

Chicken & Barley Soup. What could be more hearty,
healthy and satisfying than homemade chicken soup?

winter soup
January 7, 2010 – 9:11 am | No Comment
winter soup

Warm your tummy with a sweet and spicy puréed soup
made with carrots, lentils, apples, and sweet potato. Chock-full of beta carotene to
make you smile even in the chill of winter.

Borscht (Ukrainian beetroot soup)
January 7, 2010 – 8:59 am | No Comment
Borscht (Ukrainian beetroot soup)

Borscht – your post-Christmas detox in a bowl!

Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sausage
January 6, 2010 – 11:40 am | No Comment
Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sausage

Lentil Soup with Spinach and Sausage

Chicken Stew with Peppers and Olives
January 6, 2010 – 11:20 am | No Comment
Chicken Stew with Peppers and Olives

A rustic, simple and delicious stew from Real
Simple: Chicken Stew with Peppers and Olives

Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables
January 5, 2010 – 5:06 pm | No Comment
Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables

A simple recipe that marries the
subtle sweetness of honey with
seasonal root veggies.

Chicken Pot Pie
January 5, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie – Ulitimate Comfort.

Texas Red Chili
January 5, 2010 – 2:49 pm | No Comment
Texas Red Chili

Warm up with a bowl of this cowboy chili!

Manhattan Clam Chowder
January 4, 2010 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Manhattan Clam Chowder

Fire roasted tomatoes and fresh shellfish put a new spin on a classic clam chowder.

Mexican Red Lentil Stew
January 3, 2010 – 7:28 pm | No Comment
Mexican Red Lentil Stew

Mexican Red Lentil Stew with Lime and Cilantro is
vegan, and a healthy way to start the new year.

French Onion Soup
January 3, 2010 – 7:26 pm | No Comment
French Onion Soup

Classic French Onion Soup, a light-yet luxurious-meal!

Winter Caprese Bites
January 2, 2010 – 6:22 pm | No Comment
Winter Caprese Bites

Stop in for a caprese bite made with roasted tomatoes…

Simple ruby red pasta
December 26, 2009 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Simple ruby red pasta

Boxed pasta can easily be turned a gorgeous red by
cooking it with wine and beets!

A hearty Chicken & Vegetable Stew
December 25, 2009 – 9:11 am | No Comment
A hearty Chicken & Vegetable Stew

A hearty Chicken & Vegetable Stew; flavored with
lots of fragrant spices.

Rioja-Braised Lamb Shanks with Polenta
December 24, 2009 – 9:21 am | No Comment
Rioja-Braised Lamb Shanks with Polenta

Braised lamb, simmered in good wine and served with
creamy, garlicky polenta, is the perfect way to celebrate winter.

Cranberry pannacotta
December 23, 2009 – 3:47 pm | No Comment
Cranberry pannacotta

Creamy pannacotta served with freshly made cranberries

Cranberry Pear Pie
December 23, 2009 – 3:14 pm | No Comment
Cranberry Pear Pie

A delicious pie for Holiday celebrations – perfectly
ripe pears and cranberries with a streusel-like gingersnap crumb topping.

Roasted Pears
December 22, 2009 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Roasted Pears

Delicious and Easy Roasted Pears – The perfect winter dessert

Sausage and Bean Casserole
December 22, 2009 – 10:49 am | No Comment
Sausage and Bean Casserole

A warm and cozy winter meal

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice
December 22, 2009 – 9:32 am | No Comment
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice

Acorn squash stuffed with wild rice,
blue cheese crumbles, and pepitas.

Ugly-no-more pie
December 22, 2009 – 9:30 am | No Comment
Ugly-no-more pie

Ugly-no-more pie

White Bean, Kale, and Tomato Stew
December 18, 2009 – 12:51 pm | No Comment
White Bean, Kale, and Tomato Stew

A vegetarian and gluten-free stew that’s full on
flavor and comfort!

Lentil and Sausage Stew
December 12, 2009 – 8:52 pm | No Comment
Lentil and Sausage Stew

A rustic and hearty lentil stew.

Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
December 12, 2009 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
Roasted Root Vegetable Stew

Roasted Root Vegetable Stew

Chicken & Lentil Stew
December 10, 2009 – 11:13 am | No Comment
Chicken & Lentil Stew

Chicken & Lentil Stew

Roasted Winter Vegetables
December 10, 2009 – 11:02 am | No Comment
Roasted Winter Vegetables

Roasted Winter Vegetables. Parsnips, turnips,
broccoli and cauliflower. A simple side for any meal.

Champurrado
December 9, 2009 – 5:03 pm | No Comment
Champurrado

A hot Mexican chocolate drink will keep you warm
this winter.

Guinness and Beef Pot Pie
December 8, 2009 – 3:49 pm | No Comment
Guinness and Beef Pot Pie

Guinness and Beef stew baked under puff pastry

Lamb Stew
December 8, 2009 – 11:55 am | No Comment
Lamb Stew

Lamb Stew. Warm, filling, hearty and healthy.
Comfort food has never tasted so good.

Pumpkin and chestnut tortellini
November 30, 2009 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
Pumpkin and chestnut tortellini

Pumpkin and chestnut tortellini, homemade and gluten free

Peppermint Hot Chocolate
November 30, 2009 – 2:14 pm | No Comment
Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Peppermint hot chocolate made without refined sugar.

Vegetable Pot Pies
November 25, 2009 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Vegetable Pot Pies

Yummy and hearty Vegetable Pot Pies would be great
additon to your thanksgiving dinner. What more they are eay to make too!

Slow Coooked Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
November 25, 2009 – 9:42 am | No Comment
Slow Coooked Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Beef pot roast surrounded with root vegetables.

Asturian Beef Stew
November 24, 2009 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Asturian Beef Stew

The perfect recipe for a crisp autumn dinner: tender, white
wine-braised beef, hearty white beans, turnips and rich collard greens.

Almost-Winter Root Veg Gratin
November 16, 2009 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Almost-Winter Root Veg Gratin

A creamy gratin of celery and parsley roots. A
great way to discover these oft-neglected vegetables!

Lamb and butternut squash stew
October 26, 2009 – 9:52 am | No Comment
Lamb and butternut squash stew

A lamb and butternut squash stew inspired by three
Hungarian stews- perfect for autumn!

Gluten-Free Beef Stew
October 23, 2009 – 9:46 am | No Comment
Gluten-Free Beef Stew

A hearty beef stew, perfect for a cold day. Also,
gluten-free!

Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew
October 12, 2009 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew

Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew –
a perfect fall dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!

Fiery Red Meat Chili
October 10, 2009 – 9:08 am | No Comment
Fiery Red Meat Chili

Beet Greens & Fresh Baby Corn add a nice sweet
crunch in the scrumptious chili.

Mulled Cider/Hot Toddy/Wassail
October 9, 2009 – 12:40 pm | No Comment
Mulled Cider/Hot Toddy/Wassail

My favorite hot drink for cold nights and holidays-
wassail, hot toddy, mulled apple cider.

Choccy Chilli Con Carne
October 6, 2009 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
Choccy Chilli Con Carne

A recipe for chilli con carne, with chocolate. This
chilli is very tasty, with it’s deep, spicy flavour.

chicken pot pie soup
October 5, 2009 – 12:47 pm | No Comment
chicken pot pie soup

A delicious bowl of Chicken Pot Pie Soup served over
a creamy scoop of mashed potatoes will warm you up this winter!